Did you know you save more money doing your laundry at night? It’s true! But that ruckus can really keep one up all night. If you share an apartment with roommates, perhaps they’re the ones up burning the midnight oil while doing a load or two, and that incessant metallic […]
Soundproofing
10 Best and Cheapest Ways to Soundproof a Room (Plus Bonus!)
Have you ever walked into a house and noticed how noisy it was inside? When you hear sounds coming from upstairs, another room, or outside, the home’s soundproofing is negligible. It’s bad enough when you listen to upstairs or downstairs neighbors in an apartment complex. Do you want the same […]
How to Build a DIY Generator Sound Enclosure
Owning a generator ensures that you have access to power during an emergency. Operating one can be challenging. Most generators are not designed to operate indoors. The exhaust emitted from the equipment is dangerous to human health. When you run the generator outside, the noise it creates is massive and […]
Best Soundproof Room Dividers in 2023
Looking for better sound quality or more privacy? Soundproof room dividers can help with that. They reduce the background noise and echo, plus they can be ideal in shared spaces for overcoming privacy issues. Best of all, there are tons of different options to choose from. In this post, I’ll […]
Best Soundproof Underlayment in 2023
Soundproof flooring materials reduce the transmission of noise between rooms and floors of homes and buildings. Examples of this product include underlayment for hardwood floors and padding for carpets. Although soundproof flooring materials aren’t required as part of the installation process, a home becomes much louder without them. If there […]
How to Remove Keyboard Noise in Discord
The issue with keyboard noise in Discord involves input sensitivity. You can reduce problems in this area by turning off the command to “automatically determine input sensitivity” under the Voice and Video Menu. Changing the input sensitivity slider can also produce positive results. Discord is a voice-chat service that gamers […]
How to Fix Loud Laptop Fan Noise
When your laptop was brand new, it was probably whisper-quiet. Now though, it’s noisy enough to hear from the next room. So, why are your laptop fans so noisy? Your laptop fan could be dirty, damaged, or the vents could be clogged. Other common causes are background software issues, viruses, […]
How to Seal a Garage Door from the inside Correctly
Your garage door is a significant protective barrier for your home. It keeps unwanted people, noise, and elements out when it is correctly sealed. How can you know if your garage door provides an adequate protection level for your home? A garage door requires side, top, and floor sealing to […]
Do In-Ceiling Speakers Need a Backbox?
Are you looking to upgrade your sound setup or home theater? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about in-ceiling speakers, a wise choice for beautiful surround sound. But do these in-ceiling speakers need a backbox with them? Any time you put a speaker in your wall or ceiling, you should use a […]
How to Soundproof a Cardboard Box at Home Step-by-Step
With so much going on in the world today, you might need something to keep you busy. I know I do, and if you’ve got a carboard box at home, you can get the kids involved to soundproof it. Ideal for science projects or for musicians alike, it’s a great […]